TCP Congestion Window Misconfiguration in HTTPS by WordPress
CVE-2016-7152

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Opera
Status
Opera
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2016

Summary

A vulnerability in the HTTPS protocol relates to the TCP congestion window configuration, potentially allowing remote attackers to exploit browser settings that send third-party cookies. This opens the door for 'HEIST' attacks, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive cleartext data, such as social security numbers and email addresses, from HTTPS pages.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036741
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036742
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92769
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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